Tent Heaters

ArkansasDon

ArkansasDon

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been building a expedition trailer with Smittybilt Roof Top Tent. One thing lacking on equipment is a good heater for this. The wife & I like to hunt in winter & early early spring. I've been reading about Zodi, but the one I'm interested in is out of stock. Been looking on ebay & found a few used ones, but I leery on buying any of them for the price they are asking. The larger X40 is way too large. I can not get Zodi to return my calls. Any other suggestions on "safe" tent heaters? please no upgrade your sleeping bag or add another blanket comments.
 
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ArkansasDon said:
Any other suggestions on "safe" tent heaters?
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Safety should be the primary concern when buying/using a tent heater. I'm just not a big fan of most "Mr Heater" type setups in an enclosed space. Carbon monoxide and condensation issues with these are well known.

I recommend the Propex/Heatsource type heater for campers and/or tents. The biggest difference with it over others is that it does not "shit where it eats" - the intake and exhaust ports are completely separated and no mixing of heated air and exhaust gasses takes place. Only clean air is circulated meaning there is ZERO chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.

I had one of these for several years in my Tacoma FlipPac build. It worked flawlessly and was very quiet.
 
wow!, pulls that many amps :) this is what I am looking for size wise. Small compact, the price for the portable heater DIY kit is exactly what I'm wanting. What I have is Smittybilt 2783 which is the size of a queen size bed. I was looking for a heater to fish the outlet duck into the tent only, every thing else remains outside. I am scared that a tent heater inside that small of a roof top (size I have) wouldn't be safe for a few reasons. Quiet & worry free is what I want. This is my last oorah (probably not) been saying that for years, firearms, reloading equipment...lol now this.... I can see were this is going to take me. :) Thanks Dave
 
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Dave said:
Safety should be the primary concern when buying/using a tent heater. I'm just not a big fan of most "Mr Heater" type setups in an enclosed space. Carbon monoxide and condensation issues with these are well known.

I recommend the Propex/Heatsource type heater for campers and/or tents. The biggest difference with it over others is that it does not "shit where it eats" - the intake and exhaust ports are completely separated and no mixing of heated air and exhaust gasses takes place. Only clean air is circulated meaning there is ZERO chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.

I had one of these for several years in my Tacoma FlipPac build. It worked flawlessly and was very quiet.
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THIS!
Ive been using my portable Propex heater for about 7 years now. I had an EEZI AWN 1600 T top tent reach 120 degrees inside! It was 27 degrees outside.... you can buy the unit and build it into a tool box. Mine is the old 1st gen AT overland version. Not sure if they still make these or not? You can save a ton of $$ if you DIY.


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Yuman Desert Rat said:
THIS!
Ive been using my portable Propex heater for about 7 years now. I had an EEZI AWN 1600 T top tent reach 120 degrees inside! It was 27 degrees outside.... you can buy the unit and build it into a tool box. Mine is the old 1st gen AT overland version. Not sure if they still make these or not? You can save a ton of $$ if you DIY.


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Wait... you got me thinking here. You got the tent up to 120 degrees... I think we have the potential to turn this into a stove with a few modifications. Think of the adaptive potential of turning your RTT into a camp stove... mmm, fesh baked chocolate chip cookies, black bean brownies... and its big enough to roast a whole hog at 200 degrees for 24 hours! The dripping fat from rendering the hog in the RTT would serve as an amazing paint protectant/sealer with the added advantage of that bacon aroma.

We need to work on this Ryan before someone else beats us to market!
 
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Wait... you got me thinking here. You got the tent up to 120 degrees... I think we have the potential to turn this into a stove with a few modifications. Think of the adaptive potential of turning your RTT into a camp stove... mmm, fesh baked chocolate chip cookies, black bean brownies... and its big enough to roast a whole hog at 200 degrees for 24 hours! The dripping fat from rendering the hog in the RTT would serve as an amazing paint protectant/sealer with the added advantage of that bacon aroma.

We need to work on this Ryan before someone else beats us to market!
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TangoBlue said:
Wait... you got me thinking here. You got the tent up to 120 degrees... I think we have the potential to turn this into a stove with a few modifications. Think of the adaptive potential of turning your RTT into a camp stove... mmm, fesh baked chocolate chip cookies, black bean brownies... and its big enough to roast a whole hog at 200 degrees for 24 hours! The dripping fat from rendering the hog in the RTT would serve as an amazing paint protectant/sealer with the added advantage of that bacon aroma.

We need to work on this Ryan before someone else beats us to market!
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Youre on to something here... (For the record.. 120 degrees wasnt inTENTional.. ) ...that aside..
My paint IS a bit old and worn out.. A protective layer of pork fat could be an inexpensive alternative to a new paint job... at a inimum it would be a geat waterproof protectant with a fabulous aroma. Camping in Bear counry could bump up the ORM risk factor, but you HAVE to ask the question; could a bear ACTUALL eat a 9000lb 100 SERIES Land Cruiser? .....NO!! So, I reckon it passes the sniff test. OPERATION BACONATOR is a GO!
 
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